Dear Librarians: This special newsletter is designed to help you share resources with your patrons at home. Send it along or share the elements with the community you serve. | Jane Austen: Books and Beyond By LJ Reviews Persuasion, the newest Jane Austen adaptation, arrives on July 15 from Netflix. Assist viewers, readers, and listeners who want more Austen with these suggestions. | Fear Is Always in Season | Horror Preview 2022 By Becky Spratford New key authors are taking possession of the genre by claiming old tropes and making them new; small presses are making huge waves; and the voices of marginalized authors are creating change and energy. | LJ Talks to Horror Writer Stephen Graham Jones, Author of Don’t Fear the Reaper By Becky Spratford Stephen Graham Jones is the best-selling author of nearly 30 novels and collections, as well as novellas and comic books. The most recent is My Heart Is a Chainsaw. Up next are Earthdivers and Don’t Fear the Reaper. Jones lives and teaches in Boulder, CO. He talks with LJ about his newest book, the genre as a whole, and his influences. | Board Book Evolution: No Longer “Just for Babies” By Brooke Newberry Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate with a fresh round of board books! This round-up includes an eclectic mix of books about emotions, pronouns, family, shapes, plants, and more. Every librarian will find something for their library in this board book round-up of fiction, nonfiction, and some that are a little bit of both. | 4 Books About Pumpkins for Readers Ready for Fall By SLJ Reviews From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin pie, it’s no secret that this festive orange fruit shines brightest during the fall. Here are four titles to share with readers of all ages who are fascinated by all things pumpkin. | |